when does the revenue = the effort lol...

In a past entrepreneur magazine article, sometime in the winter/spring 2011 or fall 2010, I learned a new term that really explained the pros and cons of the creativity and innovation that drives entrepreneurs. I beleive that I am taking the long way to introduce you to this great new term that I learned...serial entrepreneur. To my understanding (based on my comprehension of the entrepreneur article), a serial entrepreneur is someone that launches more than one startup and not always after the previous startup has succeeded or failed.

Following this same frame of mind, my cousin, the owner of http://www.ilovemogulmag.com/ (Mogul Magazine in Louisville, KY) and I motivate and joke with one another asking when does the revenue equal the effort that we, serial entrepreneurs, put into our entrepreneurships.

Don't stop. We believe in you! Proof that I am a serial entrepreneur lol... http://www.missionvisionpartner.com/ http://www.pullcandy.com/ and http://www.medisuccess.org/

:-)

HS3

Traveling the road less traveled.

There are a number of phases and quotes used to justify doing your own thing. For example, I have often heard, "sometimes you have to cut your own path," or like the title to this piece says, "travel the road less traveled." It may be true that you need to take your destiny in your hand versus allowing others to be in charge of your life. However, asking someone with more expertise, who has been there and done that, or has succeeded in an area where you are thinking about traveling is wise (good thinking).

As an economic development consultant, I have always sought out good advice, mentoring, networking and relationship building. Those whose opinions that I think have value and I trust, I ask for their opinion.

My mentors, male and female, black, white, latin, asian, etc. may not work in economic development, but they may be a terrific team builder. I want that skill. They may not be may age or have my particular skill set, but they know how to influence people. There is value in learning from others. So, you may travel the road less traveled, but ask someone that is native to the land or vegetation what is the best route.

The Process Leads to Accomplishments

On Friday, Jan. 21, I flew to San Diego to take an exam to become a Certified Economic Developer. During this trip I was most fortunate to be able to tour Corky McMillians BRAC redevelopment project. It was amazing! The real estate development project took 400 acres, a deteriorating naval base, raised about $200-300 million and have created a hell-of-projct. This experience was well worth the 4 hour crammed flight from 20 degree weather to 70.

I returned Monday to Nashville only to drive 2 hours to Lexington, KY to stay overnight for a bid conference on Tuesday in Frankfort, KY. Lord send the harvest is my prayer in response to this bid oppportunity.

I just finished watching our President give an phenomenal State of Union Address and in it he mentioned one firm that I want to mention. Congratulations to CenterRock a rock drilling company in PA. They designed a tool that rescued the miners in Chile and now he has been promoted by the US President. This is awesome promotion which money cannot buy. CenterRocks process has led to accomplishment.

HS3